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Manufacturing Trainer at Vibrant Works Manufacturing Trainer at Vibrant Works in San Antonio, Texas Posted in 5 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Company Description Vibrant Works, founded in 1933 as San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind and Vision Impaired, is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with vision loss. Through rehabilitation services and employment opportunities, Vibrant Works has supported the independence and well-being of thousands of individuals who are blind or vision impaired. With a strong focus on inclusion and accessibility, Vibrant Works offers meaningful career paths and fosters a supportive, growth-oriented work environment. Role Description The Manufacturing Trainer is responsible for developing and delivering hands-on training programs for employees in a manufacturing environment, including individuals who are blind, visually impaired, have significant disabilities, and employees without disabilities. This role evaluates employee competency and performance, provides coaching and remediation training, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure employees can safely and effectively perform essential job functions and operate industrial equipment. The Manufacturing Trainer also supports process improvements, workstation adaptations, quality standards, continuous improvement initiatives, and measurable gains in safety, productivity, and job proficiency through adaptable training methods that meet diverse learning and accessibility needs.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Learn and operate all relevant industrial manufacturing equipment and processes, including sewing machines, punch presses, hand assembly operations, and other plant equipment. Review and understand government specifications and quality requirements. Perform production studies on employees as required and maintain a database of production study results. Develop individualized and group training curricula to meet the diverse needs of employees who are blind, visually impaired, have other disabilities, and non-disabled employees. Adapt training techniques using tactile, auditory, and step-by-step instruction methods to support diverse learning needs. Assess employee learning needs and create tailored training plans to support skill development, independence, and retention. Offer refresher training, cross-training, and upskilling opportunities for employees seeking advancement or transitioning into new roles. Provide support and coaching in workplace behaviors, productivity strategies, and safety practices. Develop and maintain accessible instructional materials, guides, and job aids. Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and motivating learning environment. Evaluate employees' performance at the end of the 90-day orientation period and provide written feedback to the Production Manager and Supervisor. Monitor employee progress after training is complete. Develop training plans and make recommendations for employees who need remediation. Track training participation, document progress, and report outcomes to relevant teams. Make recommendations to Production leadership regarding employee progress in retraining and alignment with production needs. Collaborate with manufacturing supervisors, engineering and quality assurance teams, and workforce development staff to align training efforts with production goals and employee success. Assume additional responsibilities and perform additional duties as assigned. Must be able to work rotating shifts as needed.
Demonstrate and embodies our values:
Be Limitless, Be Resilient, Be People Centered, Be a Team, and Be Trustworthy Qualifications Associate's degree in education, psychology, or a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred. Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred. Experience delivering training, coaching, mentoring, or workforce development programs preferred. Experience working with employees with disabilities preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional best practices. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people with disabilities. Ability to learn manufacturing tasks and break them down into accessible, teachable steps. Ability to work independently. Ability to use computers and common software applications. Basic math skills. Commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive work environment for individuals with disabilities.
Demonstrate and embodies our values:
Be Limitless, Be Resilient, Be People Centered, Be a Team, and Be Trustworthy
